The Nigeria Oscars Selection Committee (NOSC) has announced the addition of five new members in preparation for the 97th edition of the annual Oscars, scheduled for March 2, 2025. The new members include:
– Ali Nuhu, Managing Director of the Nigerian Film Corporation
– Blessing Egbe, a film producer
– Victor Akande, a popular journalist and film critic
– Kene Okwuosa, Group Chief Executive Officer of Filmhouse Cinemas
– Ijeoma Agu, an actress
The announcement was made by NOSC leader Stephanie Linus.
The committee stated that the five personalities “will join returning members such as Stephanie Linus, who leads the team; Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde; Victor Okhai; Andy Amenechi; Yibo Koko; Izu Ojukwu; Dimeji Ajibola; Emem Isong; Jude Idada; Meg Otanwa and John Njamah”.
“The additional members were from different creative backgrounds, and would invariably enhance process of selecting the best film from Nigeria,” the statement added.
